Promoted in partnership with TAFE Queensland
Master Electricians Australia is sharing the following training opportunity on behalf of TAFE Queensland to support skills development across the electrical industry in Queensland.
A range of free and low-cost micro-credentials are now available through TAFE Queensland’s XR Hubs and affiliated providers. These short courses cover a wide range of topics including automation, digital technology, safety, and inclusiveness, and are designed to help workers and contractors upskill in key areas relevant to today’s evolving electrical landscape.
About the Program
Training is delivered through interactive, online modules, with some courses using immersive extended reality (XR) technology. These include virtual simulations of electrical safety procedures—such as lock out/tag out—to provide learners with realistic, scenario-based learning experiences.
Platforms used in course delivery include Next World, Real Serious Games, Motion Curve, Tailspin, and Jig Space.
To see the XR learning in action, view the short video below:
XR Hubs | TAFE Queensland
Micro-Credentials Available
Below is a selection of courses that may be of interest to Queensland-based electrical contractors and apprentices.
Technology and Automation
This category includes 13 short courses on topics such as:
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Automation and emerging technologies
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Cybersecurity (including intermediate level)
Most are available free of charge.
Access here -> Technology and automation
Building a Digital and Online Profile
Learn how to establish a strong digital presence and engage customers online.
Access here -> Building a digital and online profile
Cultural Inclusiveness
Designed to build awareness and understanding around inclusive practices in the workplace.
Access here -> Cultural Inclusiveness
Rural Electrical Safety Awareness
Focuses on the unique risks associated with electrical work in regional or remote areas.
Access here -> Rural Electrical Safety Awareness
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Provides an introduction to PLC systems used in automation.
Cost: $77.00
Access here -> PLC Micro-Credential – TAFE Queensland
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Covers the basics of SCADA systems used in industrial and infrastructure settings.
Cost: $77.00
Access here -> SCADA Micro-Credential – TAFE Queensland
Supporting Future Workforce Development
MEA also acknowledges the Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) program, led by Alison Watson MBE, which works to build pathways between schools and the construction and electrical industries. The program connects students with real-world industry learning through the DEC School portal.
🔗 DEC School Portal
🔗 Design Engineer Construct Program Overview
